"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story of speculative fiction by American author Washington Irving. The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is renowned for its ghosts and the haunting atmosphere that pervades the imaginations of its inhabitants and visitors. The most infamous spectre in the Hollow is the Headless Horseman‚ said to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper who had his head shot off
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The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow Washington Irving‚ also known as one of the first "inventors" of modern short stories‚ wrote The Legend of Sleepy Hollow while in England. The story consists of a headless horseman who rides through the night in search of his head he lost in battle by a cannon ball during the American Revolution. However‚ the main character is a school teacher named Ichabod Crane tried to stay on good terms with his students for their pretty sisters and mothers‚ as well as their
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“Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. The “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” takes place in a quaint neighborhood which‚ “abounds with local tales‚ haunted spots‚ and twilight superstitions.” (Irving n.p.). The Headless Horseman serves as the most renowned specter in the entire town of Sleepy Hollow. When he appears in the mortal world‚ the Horseman presents the appearance of a‚ “ghost of a Hessian trooper‚ whose head had been carried away by a cannonball in some nameless battle during the Revolutionary War” (Irving n.p.)
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The entrance to the Tim Burton show is a toothy clown audaciously daring visitors to step through its jaws. As I step through‚ I am greeted by a plethora of bizarre contraptions‚ like a “Little Shop of Horrors.” I am instantly drawn to a series of female portraits. One particular drawing of a mopey girl wearing a red stitched heart appears to be a kindred spirit‚ and I instantly found solace in her dejected disposition. Throughout the exhibition‚ a similar feeling is projected. Although Burton’s
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In Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow‚” readers follow Ichabod Crane from his fascination in mysteries to him becoming one. Being a schoolmaster‚ Crane travels around town and interacts with all types of civilians. The story is intensified with detailed descriptions of the diverse settings in town. These descriptions reflect Ichabod Crane’s way of life‚ his greediness‚ and his competition with Brom Bones. The portrayal of the schoolhouse in the story reflects Ichabod and how he is
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Washington Irving was born April 3‚ 1783 in New York City. Irving first began his writings under the name of Johnathan Oldstyle. Irving as he got older‚ ventured out into law but later found that it was not his true calling. Irving felt more comfortable expressing himself through his creative writings. According to Biography.com Irving was “considered perhaps the first true American writer‚” (Bio.com. A&E Networks Television
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Ms. Morrow English I Pre-AP 16 December 2012 How does Tim Burton’s unique style show through the use of cinematic techniques in his films‚ and what message does he communicate to his viewing audience? “Movies are like an expensive form of therapy for me.”- Tim Burton. This quote was said by the Tim Burton and it definitely shows through his wonderfully directed movies. Tim Burton uses cinematic techniques such as color‚ music‚ and establishing shots to capture his
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Gimnasio britanico Ingles Valentina vivas 9-c Final project ALICE IN WONDERLAND AND CHARLIE IN THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY ALICE IN WONDERLAND Alice in wonderland is the history of a girl‚ and the day when a boy will said she to marry him‚ she start to see some kind of not common things‚ like for example a rabit with a clock‚ that always said ¨i’‚ gonna get late¨‚ at the start she didn’t know wath was happen and for she those things where something like kind of imposible
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He’s worked with Alice Cooper‚ Michael Jackson‚ and even Tim Burton. Unfortunately in October of 1993 fatally battling lung cancer‚ he died at the age of 82 in Los Angeles‚ California. Tim Burton was born 1958 in Burbank‚ California. Growing up‚ Tim Burton wasn’t like the kids in his suburban neighborhood. He enjoyed watching monster and horror films rather than playing a ball. He had an isolated childhood and you can often find Burton saying that horror and monster films spoke to him. After high
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